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2023 Schools Highly Focused on Spanish Language Major in the Plains States Region

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Schools Highly Focused on Spanish Language Major in the Plains States Region

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Schools Highly Focused on Spanish Language Major in the Plains States Region” ranking is part of that endeavor.

Spanish Language & Literature is the 78th most popular major in the country with 11,092 degrees awarded in 2020-2021.

Across the Plains States region, there were 764 Spanish language and literature graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.

For this year’s “Schools Highly Focused on Spanish Language Major in the Plains States Region” ranking, we looked at 90 colleges that offer a degree in Spanish language and literature. The colleges and universities that top this list are recognized because their Spanish language and literature program is one of the largest majors offered at the school.

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Schools Highly Focused on Spanish Language Major in the Plains States Region

The colleges and universities below are the best for plains states region spanish language students.

Top 25 Most Focused Colleges for Spanish Language & Literature in the Plains States Region

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Grinnell College
Grinnell, Iowa

Out of the 90 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Spanish Language Major in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Grinnell College landed the #1 spot on the list. Grinnell College is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Grinnell, Iowa. It awarded 26 ’s Spanish language degrees in 2020-2021.

With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 0.3%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Grinnell College Spanish Language & Literature Report

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Out of the 90 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Spanish Language Major in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Westminster College Missouri landed the #2 spot on the list. Westminster College Missouri is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Fulton, Missouri. It awarded 6 ’s Spanish language degrees in 2020-2021.

The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.

Full Westminster College Missouri Spanish Language & Literature Report

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Central College
Pella, Iowa

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Central College. The school came in at #3 for the Schools Highly Focused on Spanish Language Major in the Plains States Region. Pella, Iowa is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s Spanish language degrees to 9 students in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.2%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Central College Spanish Language & Literature Report

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Loras College
Dubuque, Iowa

Out of the 90 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Spanish Language Major in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Loras College landed the #4 spot on the list. Loras is a private not-for-profit institution located in Dubuque, Iowa. The school has a small population, and it awarded 13 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.8%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Spanish Language & Literature at Loras College

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Augustana University
Sioux Falls, South Dakota

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Augustana University. The school came in at #5 for the Schools Highly Focused on Spanish Language Major in the Plains States Region. Located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 22 degrees to qualified ’s Spanish language students in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.7% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read more about Spanish Language & Literature at Augustana University

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Concordia College at Moorhead
Moorhead, Minnesota

Concordia College at Moorhead ranked #6 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Spanish Language Major in the Plains States Region list. Located in Moorhead, Minnesota, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 14 degrees to qualified ’s Spanish language students in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.2%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Spanish Language & Literature at Concordia College at Moorhead

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Cornell College
Mount Vernon, Iowa

With a ranking of #7, Cornell College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Spanish Language Major in the Plains States Region list. Cornell College is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Mount Vernon, Iowa. It awarded 9 ’s Spanish language degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.3% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read more about Spanish Language & Literature at Cornell College

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College of Saint Benedict
Saint Joseph, Minnesota

College of Saint Benedict ranked #8 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Spanish Language Major in the Plains States Region list. College of Saint Benedict is a small school located in Saint Joseph, Minnesota that handed out 11 ’s Spanish language degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.5% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 89%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Read more about Spanish Language & Literature at College of Saint Benedict

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William Jewell College
Liberty, Missouri

With a ranking of #9, William Jewell College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Spanish Language Major in the Plains States Region list. William Jewell is a private not-for-profit institution located in Liberty, Missouri. The school has a small population, and it awarded 5 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.9%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full William Jewell Spanish Language & Literature Report

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Gustavus Adolphus College
Saint Peter, Minnesota

Gustavus Adolphus College landed the #10 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Spanish Language Major in the Plains States Region ranking. This small school is located in Saint Peter, Minnesota, and it awarded 9 ’s Spanish language degrees in 2020-2021.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 88%. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.2%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Spanish Language & Literature at Gustavus Adolphus College

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Wartburg College
Waverly, Iowa

Wartburg College ranked #11 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Spanish Language Major in the Plains States Region list. Wartburg College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Waverly, Iowa. The school has a small population, and it awarded 6 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full Wartburg Spanish Language & Literature Report

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St Olaf College
Northfield, Minnesota

St Olaf College landed the #12 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Spanish Language Major in the Plains States Region ranking. St Olaf College is located in Northfield, Minnesota and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 16 ’s Spanish language degrees to qualified students.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 0.8%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 91%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Read more about Spanish Language & Literature at St. Olaf

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University of Minnesota - Morris landed the #13 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Spanish Language Major in the Plains States Region ranking. UMN Morris is a small public school situated in Morris, Minnesota. It awarded 5 ’s Spanish language degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.4% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full University of Minnesota - Morris Spanish Language & Literature Report

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University of Nebraska at Kearney landed the #14 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Spanish Language Major in the Plains States Region ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Kearney, Nebraska, and it awarded 21 ’s Spanish language degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.1%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Spanish Language & Literature at UNK

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Rockhurst University
Kansas City, Missouri

Rockhurst University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Spanish Language Major in the Plains States Region ranking, coming in at #15. Rockhurst is a small school located in Kansas City, Missouri that handed out 16 ’s Spanish language degrees in 2020-2021.

With a freshman retention rate of 88%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.8% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read full report on Spanish Language & Literature at Rockhurst University

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Coe College
Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Coe College ranked #16 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Spanish Language Major in the Plains States Region list. Cedar Rapids, Iowa is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s Spanish language degrees to 5 students in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.8%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Coe College Spanish Language & Literature Report

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Saint Johns University
Collegeville, Minnesota

With a ranking of #17, Saint Johns University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Spanish Language Major in the Plains States Region list. Saint Johns University is located in Collegeville, Minnesota and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 5 ’s Spanish language degrees to qualified students.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.8% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read full report on Spanish Language & Literature at Saint Johns University

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Drury University
Springfield, Missouri

Drury University ranked #18 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Spanish Language Major in the Plains States Region list. Located in Springfield, Missouri, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 6 degrees to qualified ’s Spanish language students in 2020-2021.

Full Drury University Spanish Language & Literature Report

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Simpson College
Indianola, Iowa

Simpson College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Spanish Language Major in the Plains States Region ranking, coming in at #19. Simpson College is located in Indianola, Iowa and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 4 ’s Spanish language degrees to qualified students.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.4% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read more about Spanish Language & Literature at Simpson College

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Winona State University
Winona, Minnesota

Winona State University came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Spanish Language Major in the Plains States Region ranking. Winona State is located in Winona, Minnesota and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 21 ’s Spanish language degrees to qualified students.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Spanish Language & Literature at Winona State

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University of Minnesota - Duluth came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Spanish Language Major in the Plains States Region ranking. University of Minnesota - Duluth is a medium-sized public school situated in Duluth, Minnesota. It awarded 28 ’s Spanish language degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.6%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full UMN Duluth Spanish Language & Literature Report

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Luther College
Decorah, Iowa

Luther College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Spanish Language Major in the Plains States Region ranking, coming in at #22. Luther is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Decorah, Iowa. It awarded 5 ’s Spanish language degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.8%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Luther College Spanish Language & Literature Report

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University of Northwestern - St Paul came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Spanish Language Major in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in Saint Paul, Minnesota, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 8 diplomas to qualified ’s Spanish language students in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.4%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Spanish Language & Literature at Northwestern

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Macalester College
Saint Paul, Minnesota

Macalester College ranked #24 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Spanish Language Major in the Plains States Region list. Macalester is a small school located in Saint Paul, Minnesota that handed out 6 ’s Spanish language degrees in 2020-2021.

The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 0.2%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 90%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Read full report on Spanish Language & Literature at Macalester College

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Friends University
Wichita, Kansas

Friends University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Spanish Language Major in the Plains States Region ranking, coming in at #25. Friends University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Wichita, Kansas. It awarded 5 ’s Spanish language degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Friends University Spanish Language & Literature Report

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